Thursday, June 29, 2006
Launch pad
I've been thumbing through The Artist's Way at Work again, and came across a quote that struck me:
The task of the best teacher is to balance the difficult juggling act of becoming vitally, vigorously, creatively, energetically, and inspiringly unnecessary.It made me think about how we all play the role of teacher in one way or another, as we help each other through life -- as friend, as manager, as parent, etc -- and how the best gift is to get to a point where you're not needed. You're loved, or you're valued, but you're a launch pad, rather than a security blanket.
--Gerald O. Grow
